Mudlark refers to a person who scavenges on the banks of rivers or the sea shore. There are many synonyms for the word mudlark, including scavenger, beachcomber, forager, treasure hunter, and explorer. These terms all refer to individuals who search for valuable or interesting items that have been discarded or washed up on shore. Beachcomber and scavenger particularly focus on the act of searching for items along the shore, whereas forager and treasure hunter can be used more broadly to describe those who search for valuable items in various locations. Regardless of the specific term used, mudlarks and their synonyms play an important role in finding and preserving items of historical or cultural significance.